Johnny Manziel and the Aggies have had no problem transitioning to the SEC. / Thomas Campbell, USA TODAY Sports

by Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY Sports

by Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY Sports

It's been a smooth transition from the Big 12 to the SEC for Texas A&M, with the Aggies going 10-4 in conference play since making the move last year. They knocked off then-No. 1 Alabama last season and quarterback Johnny Manziel took the country by storm. Though Texas A&M can't win the SEC West, Saturday's game against LSU is a huge one.

Meanwhile, Missouri endured a miserable first season in the SEC finishing 2-6 in the conference in 2012, but have turned things around this year. With a 5-1 conference record, the Tigers control their own destiny in the SEC East, but have two tough games in Ole Miss and A&M to close the season.

With the quick success of both programs in their new conference, we take a look at how other teams have fared in their first two years.

â?? Erik Brady wrote a touching story on Minnesota coach Jerry Kill, who has been coaching from a box since suffering his second seizure of the season. "I believe because of who he is, and what he has to go through, we are helping so many people," Kill's wife says. "It's amazing how strong that man is. That gets me through it.

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